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Miguel Becerra

Escondido,CA

Summary

Knowledgeable Manufacturing Technician and Supervisor in (BioTech Pharmaceuticals, Medical Diagnostics And CNC Milling Machinery) 15 Years experience In a Dry-room Environment. Strong Leadership skills in Assembly Lines, Automation Processes to ensure customer needs are met and expectations are exceeded. My Objective is to seek and maintain a full-time position that best fits my experience in Manufacturing Production In a dynamic workforce where I can utilize my skills and expertise that I've acquired throughout my professional career with a history of meeting company goals, utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance my professional Career growth.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Shift Supervisor

Cue Health Inc.
Vista , CA
08.2020 - 03.2024
  • Responsible for oversight and delegation to a team of 10-30 machine operators, Senior machine operators, Leads and/or assemblers in one or multiple production cells.
  • Communicates job expectations by setting goals, planning, monitoring and scheduling one-on-ones with direct reports.
  • Performance management activities include conducting performance appraisals, monitor performance by coaching and counseling, providing career guidance, and discipline by enforcing policies and procedures.
  • Responsible for ensuring that operators are adequately trained on work instructions, equipment operation, and other assigned tasks.
  • Maintains a safe and clean work environment by educating personnel, implementing standards, and enforcing 6S and equipment guidelines.
  • Maintains and tracks efficiencies of the cells by meeting with team daily, presenting KPI’s, and communicating daily goals.
  • Keeps team engaged by listening, gathering their ideas, and implementing continuous improvement.
  • Ensures batch documentation is accurate and reviewed before submitting to QC.
  • Responsible for the overall quality of product output in each cell. Works closely with QA to initiate NCMR’s, Deviations, and address audit observations.
  • Additional tasks as necessary to achieve organization goals and objectives.
  • Maximized productivity by keeping detailed records of daily progress and identifying and rectifying areas for improvement.
  • Conducted performance reviews each quarter, offering praise and recommendations for improvement.
  • Oversaw, coached and evaluated 20-30 employees.
  • Delivered superior training and leadership to teams to boost performance and help team members achieve performance targets.
  • Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain a fully staff shift Across all cells.
  • Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training and mentoring individuals with lagging skills. (Skills Matrix)
  • Inventoried materials on weekly basis to identify and resolve discrepancies, maintaining highly accurate and current records.
  • Monitored employee actions for safety & Sanitation (Decontamination Procedures) proactively protecting staff from safety hazards.
  • Responsible for daily monitoring of operator attendance and punctuality. Report on-going issues to management and or to HR.

Production Shift Lead

Cue Health Inc.
Sorrento Valley , CA
11.2020 - 02.2021
  • Assists and supports the cell supervisor with daily cell organization and operator oversight.
  • Responsible for the daily scheduling of activities in assigned cell and other support activities as needed.
  • Responsible for ensuring machine operators are trained adequately prior to assigning tasks.
  • Assist with the set-up operation on complex automation equipment (robotics, pneumatics, etc.) as per established procedures, QSR,
  • Track and record daily output and production data into KPI spreadsheets.
  • Assist machine operators in resolving manufacturing related problems, escalate complex issues, and facilitate support.
  • Execute line clearances, quality verifications, and monitors product and documentation quality.
  • Ensures machine operators receive support required to operate equipment without interruption.
  • Ensures batch documentation is accurate and reviewed before submitting to quality.
  • Provide feedback to supervisor on employee performance and at evaluation intervals.
  • Assist with delegation of routine maintenance, minor repairs and troubleshooting to Automation Technicians and Machine Operators
  • Maintains a safe and clean work environment by educating and holding personnel accountable in following 6S standards.
  • Additional tasks as necessary to achieve organization goals and objectives

Senior Machine Operator

Cue Health Inc.
Sorrento Valley , CA
08.2020 - 11.2020
  • Analyzed equipment breakdowns using various troubleshooting methods.
  • Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
  • Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
  • Demonstrated strong production leadership capabilities with the ability to step in, support, and execute some or all tasks in the absence of the area lead
  • Ability to work with a team and lead a work-cell in a fast-paced FDA regulated environment following Procedures (GMPs)
  • Set-up and operation of simple to complex automation equipment as per standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • Perform minor repairs and basic troubleshooting. Communicate equipment issues to leadership and maintenance technicians
  • Perform in-line QC inspections and monitor assembly output of equipment
  • Immediately addresses and escalates product quality issues, errors, and discrepancies to area leadership
  • Ability to accurately fill-out and review batch documentation of production runs following GDP
  • SME on two or more pieces of equipment with an ability to train and mentor new employees on Cue company culture, automation, and SOPs
  • Track equipment performance, collect data, and record on spreadsheets and GEMBA boards
  • Maintains line stocked with parts to prevent downtime, and performs inventory counts as needed
  • Maintains a clean and neat work area following 6S guidelines
  • Assistance with development/construction/debug of new equipment
  • Work closely with engineers to support new equipment installation and validation
  • Willingness to work overtime and be flexible with hours to help cover gaps in production and other shifts
  • Other tasks as necessary to meet the needs/goals of the organization

Lead CNC Technician

Beranek Inc.
Torrance, CA
01.2018 - 03.2020
  • Worked closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of CNC machined components into larger assemblies or systems.
  • Assisted in the training and development of junior technicians, fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Enhanced production efficiency by implementing new CNC programming techniques and strategies.
  • Streamlined workflow for faster turnaround times by optimizing CNC machine setups.
  • Collaborated with engineering team to improve part designs for more efficient manufacturing processes.
  • Multi Axis CNC Lathe
  • ability to read and interpret blueprints, and possess a high attention to detail.
  • Equipment Mori Multi axis, Okuma multi axis, Eurotech multi axis, Tsugami. Training to improve skill set.
  • Ability to maintain close tolerances (within 0.0005”) of ID’s and OD’s, roundness, concentrically, squareness
    *Knowledge of cutting tool feeds, speeds, and tool life for aerospace hard tuning or milling
  • Worked with Inconel, Stainless Steel, Titanium & Aluminum with a variety of different grades.
  • 2 years experience in working with Vertical/ Horizontal CNC Milling Machines.

Manufacturing Technician Lll/ Welder/ Coating

Genmark Diagnostics
San Diego, CA
01.2017 - 08.2018
  • Operation of automated Diagnostics machines that Coat printed circuit boards (PCB's) with PDOT, CYTOP reagents solutions.
  • Laser bonding, spray coating, micro-fluids, assembly lines Ect.
  • Line clearance, data entry, 5S and shadow boarding, work order pulling and closing inventory.
  • Operating Sonitek Press, Leister and IPE Laser welders.
  • Perform inspection of every diagnostics medical device that meets its top quality requirements.
  • Troubleshoot machinery and equipment problem solving that arise during the manufacturing process.
  • Work inside Dry-room Leak Testing of assembled reagent blister panels Test witness plates for Coating roughness and thickness with various Gauges, Calipers and needles for overall work order recording results for Engineering on microsoft.

Senior Production Technician

Suneva Medical
San Diego, CA
01.2015 - 12.2017
  • Maintain production areas to cGMP compliance and inspection readiness Utilize gowning techniques for aseptic suites Determine polarimetric collagen concentration, corium processing, and bulk collagen extraction Experience in use of Buffer systems such as making solution to raise or Lower Ph Levels.
  • Using Salt and Or Citric Acid.
  • Operate PMMA pressure washers and Thermo electron vacuum oven Autoclaving/sterilization of bulk and media fill equipment Provide operation and maintenance of label printing system with easy label multi-user software Provide assembly of buffer/tank preparation/extraction vessel for collagen production, Buchner Funnels, and sealing pouches Sieving PMMA (Poly Methyl Methacrylate) from 50 microns to 32 microns, also known as Acrylic Plastic Neutralization of chemical waste, formulations include, 18% HCI, 20% NaOH, 25% NaOH Responsible for cleaning and sterilizing materials and vessels, preparing buffers and solutions, and operating processing equipment Follow production procedures, record process operations and data entries on batch records, carefully review all documentation, and check all calculations (e.g.
  • Batch records, labels, equipment readings) Monitor all processing parameters during collagen and final product manufacturing for quality and compliance.
  • My Task's and Responsibilities were to Organized of Daily bulk Products witch contain in Assistance of Shipping and receiving all of required Raw Materials.
  • Performed in Trouble-Shooting and Maintenance Repair, knowledgeable and Familiar use of hand Tools such as Power tools, Multimeters, Calipers.

Machine Operator/ Lean Technician Timegate

Quidel Cardiovascular
San Diego, CA
10.2013 - 08.2015
  • Operation of automated Diagnostics Devices such as D.Dimer, Toxic, BNP, Cardiac Corrected malfunctions to machine by cleaning fiber or other debris Input machine output data into Camstar system Monitored and inspected product for quality purposes Responsible for Lean Initiatives Fulfilling of daily/weekly production schedules and responsible for ensuring that the manufacturing process are set-up and operation in accordance with established procedures.
  • Under minimal Supervision, in this position i am responsible a variety of assembly and non-assembly functions in support of manufacturing goals. I fallow all GMP's, safety, Manufacturing and Quality system procedures directly related to the manufacturing process and filling out the required supporting documentation associated with the products produced
  • Worked inside Dry Room and Operated Automated machines.
  • Provided and on-going Training and Guidance for other manufacturing Technicians and Operators.
  • Responsible for the On-going FDA/ISO Audits, Cost effective manufacture of specific products or Sub-assembly Products.

Education

High School Diploma -

Educational Cultural Complex
2008

Skills

  • Familiar with ISO/GMP Clean Room environment processes and procedures
  • Experienced in aseptic processing, collagen manufacturing, and FDA interactions
  • Proficient in machine operation/assembly and warehouse shipping/receiving in biotech industry
  • Set up and operation of molding machines, medical device/diagnostic machines
  • Proficient with microscope for inspection and the use of a variety of hand tools
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong work ethic, good analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Pipetting Equipment, Spectrophotometric and pH instruments to make and Test Solutions
  • Troubleshooting Machinery
  • Math Calculation Skills
  • Opening/closing Batch Records
  • Performed weekly Maintenance of Machinery Before and after Shift
  • Autoclaving Hand Tools, Buffers, Tanks
  • Automation, Assembly Line, Kitting, Packaging, Shipping, Receiving, Stocking, Inventory
  • Initiating NCMR's & Root Cause

Timeline

Production Shift Lead

Cue Health Inc.
11.2020 - 02.2021

Production Shift Supervisor

Cue Health Inc.
08.2020 - 03.2024

Senior Machine Operator

Cue Health Inc.
08.2020 - 11.2020

Lead CNC Technician

Beranek Inc.
01.2018 - 03.2020

Manufacturing Technician Lll/ Welder/ Coating

Genmark Diagnostics
01.2017 - 08.2018

Senior Production Technician

Suneva Medical
01.2015 - 12.2017

Machine Operator/ Lean Technician Timegate

Quidel Cardiovascular
10.2013 - 08.2015

High School Diploma -

Educational Cultural Complex
Miguel Becerra